I tested the Garmin Venu 3 and OnePlus Watch 3, and the winner isn’t what I expected

by dbadmin | Apr 29, 2025 | Features, Garmin, Garmin Venu, OnePlus, OnePlus Watch, smartwatches, Wearables

Garmin has long been my go-to smartwatch for fitness tracking, especially the Garmin Venu 3, which offers stellar workout tracking and amazing battery life. But this year, the OnePlus Watch 3 caught my attention. With even better battery performance and an updated...

Samsung is bringing back a ‘Classic’ for the Galaxy Watch 8

by dbadmin | Apr 28, 2025 | News, Samsung Galaxy Watch, smartwatches

Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority A device with the name “Galaxy Watch 8 Classic” has received Bluetooth SIG certification. The listing shows that the model number is SM-L505U. A rumor claims that Samsung may also launch a Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Samsung has an...

Google Pixel Watch 2 plunges to $149.99 in best deal of the year

by dbadmin | Apr 28, 2025 | Google, Google Pixel Watch 2, News, smartwatches

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Whether you’re looking for a Mother’s Day gift or planning how to get beach-body ready in the coming months, a near-record price drop in this Google Pixel Watch 2 deal couldn’t have come at a much better time. The fine...

I thought this $80 smartwatch would be terrible, but I was wrong

by dbadmin | Apr 28, 2025 | Amazfit, Features, smartwatches

When shopping for a new smartwatch, you have a pretty general idea of how much you need to spend to get something of good quality. Whether you’re looking at one of the best smartwatches from Google, Samsung, OnePlus, Garmin, or any other major brand, spending anywhere...

I fell sick wearing a Pixel Watch 3 and Oura Ring 4; only one of them got it right

by dbadmin | Apr 27, 2025 | Features, Fitbit, Google, Google Pixel Watch 3, Oura, smart rings, smartwatches

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority This past Wednesday, I woke up feeling a bit off. I shook myself, took a hot shower, and got to my desk, hoping it was temporary. Throughout the day, though, it became clear that I wasn’t at my best. I hit my 10,000 steps on...

This is the only thing I hate about the OnePlus Watch 3

by dbadmin | Apr 27, 2025 | Features, OnePlus, OnePlus Watch, smartwatches, Wearables

When I first reviewed the OnePlus Watch 3, I gave it a solid four stars for its fantastic battery life, refined design (read: a functional rotating crown), and smooth Wear OS 5 performance. At the time, it felt like a strong step forward for OnePlus in the smartwatch...